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New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Jul 2025

Campus

Mt Albert Campus

Summary

This programme is designed for people who need a broad, generalist understanding of Information Systems, equipping learners with the core IT skills and technical skills and knowledge to meet the needs of a range of Information Systems roles. Develop an understanding of how to provide administration and ongoing support of IT infrastructure in a range of organisations. Upon successful completion of this programme, you can go onto further study in or .

Entry criteria

You must have completed at least one of the following: NCEA entry requirements with a minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 in ICT related subjects; or Successful completion of one of the following: New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3) New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3 or 4) New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4) New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology); or Equivalent skills or knowledge. And meet one of the English entry requirements; A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 English.   or Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page . Don’t meet these Academic requirements? If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online , and we’ll discuss your next steps. If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview. Academic requirements Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement , And English entry requirements; ​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications: An equivalent of IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5.0 from one test taken in the preceding two years,; or Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page .; or If you do not meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available , depending on your current level of ability. Don’t meet these Academic requirements? If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online , and we’ll discuss your next steps. If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

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